IVS SURVEY – OPEN NOW

Attention CBVs and Registered Students! CBV Institute has deployed a survey to understand your experience with International Valuation Standards (IVS). This brief, 3–4-minute survey aims to assess your familiarity with IVS and its practical application. Your input will shape future educational resources and support. Your feedback is invaluable!

The survey will close on Friday, February 16.

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CBV INSTITUTE & AIMA CANADA JOINT WEBINAR

AIMA Canada and CBV Institute present: Trends in Canadian business valuations – February 15 (free webinar)

Business valuation requires technical knowledge with real-life practical experience to put forward globally respected valuations of a business, a business interest, and/or intangible assets. Often, there are challenging dynamics including litigation support, corporate finance, and private investments impacting business valuations, whether it be for succession or exit sale.

Join us for a robust discussion on the latest trends impacting business valuations in alternative investments, including key insights on:

• Data Analytics and Technology
• ESG factors on financial performance and long-term sustainability of businesses
• Regulatory scrutiny regarding valuation methodologies and reporting requirements.
• Secondary markets and potential liquidity
• and more!

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IVS UPDATE: FEBRUARY WEBINARS ANNOUNCED

Following the publication of the updated International Valuation Standards (IVS) on January 31, 2024, the IVSC is hosting a series of enlightening webinars in the first week of February. These sessions, led by IVSC standards boards and technical staff, offer a deep dive into the latest IVS updates.

Not only will you gain insights into the recent changes, but there's also a chance to engage directly with the experts through a Q&A session. Can't make it live? No worries! Recordings will be available on IVSC’s Vimeo channel starting the week of February 12.

REMINDER: MEMBERSHIP DUES

The 2024 membership invoices have been released. To make your payment and view your invoice, click here.

Please contact membership@cbvinstitute.com if you require any assistance.

Note: Before gaining access to your dashboard, you will be required to confirm your profile information.

CBV DIGITAL BADGES

Join the 850+ CBVs who have viewed or shared their digital badges on social media! Digital badges are a great way to enhance your professional digital presence on social media and online. In December, we dispatched emails containing the links to these badges from both info@cbvinstitute.com and kevin.floether@cbvinstitute.com.

If you did not receive this email and are interested in accessing your digital badge, please reach out to kevin.floether@cbvinstitute.com.

Practical Issues in Family Law CBV Institute and FDRIO are hosting a half-day family law event featuring sessions on the perceptions of CBVs in judicial decisions and current issues in determining income for support purposes, with insights from judges, lawyers, and business valuators. February 12, 2024   REGISTER

Cross-Border M&A: Perspectives on Cross-Border Transactions and Valuation Trends Global M&A activity slowed in 2023 including cross-border deals between the U.S. and Canada. This presentation will analyze M&A volume and valuation multiples in recent years and look forward to 2024. Jon C. Doehr, Managing Director of Cascade Partners LLC (a U.S. Middle-Market Investment Banking Firm) will present data on investment into the U.S. from Canada and from the U.S. into Canada, paying particular attention to trends around types of buyers (financial, strategic, other) and investment by sectors. February 15, 2024   REGISTER

LBO Valuation Modelling & Value Creation Join Rob Hong and Ethan Black from Sapling Financial Consultants in a webinar on LBO modelling and value creation. They will provide an introduction to LBO valuation methods, walk through a sample LBO model highlighting best practices, and discuss financial engineering vs. value creation in business. This informative session is crucial for understanding the current private equity and valuation landscape. February 21, 2024   REGISTER

SAVE THE DATE! CONNECT 2024 – Montreal, QC – June 20 & 21

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S&P Global Marketplace Workbench Workshop: Private Markets Deep Dive
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February 14, 2024
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